THE COMPLETE 1960 JAZZ CELLAR SESSION

 

This release contains the superb November 1960 session recorded by the Ben Webster - Johnny Hodges sextet in studio conditions at the Jazz cellar, in San Francisco (without an audience). It is presented here in its complete form on a single CD for the first time ever. The two great saxophonists were the only horn players heard at the session. They were backed by a rhythm section of piano, guitar, bass and drums. These recordings are exceptional in that no other date exists in their collaborative discography featuring them as the only horns. A complete (and very rare) octet session featuring Webster and Hodges has been added as a bonus.

BEN WEBSTER, tenor sax
JOHNNY HODGES, alto sax
LOU LEVY, piano
HERB ELLIS, guitar
WILFRED MIDDLEBROOKS, bass
GUS JOHNSON, drums

The Jazz Cellar, San Francisco, November 22, 1960.

BONUS TRACKS [13-17]:
BEN WEBSTER, tenor sax
JOHNNY HODGES, alto sax
RAY NANCE, trumpet
LAWRENCE BROWN, trombone
EMIL RICHARDS, vibes
RUSS FREEMAN, piano
JOE MONDRAGON, bass
MEL LEWIS, drums
JIMMY HAMILTON, arranger
Los Angeles, January 31, 1961.

Tracks:
01. Ben’s Web
02. Side Door (Don’t Kid Yourself)
03. Blues’ll Blow Your Fuse
04. I Can’t Believe That You’re In Love With Me
05. Dual Highway
06. Big Ears
07. Shorty Gull
08. Ifida
09. I’d Be There
10. I’d Be There
11. Just Another Day
12. Lollalagin Now
13. Exactly Like You
14. I’m Beginning To See The Light
15. Val’s Lament
16. Tipsy Joe
17. Waiting For The Champagne

Total Time : 78:18